Neat/Random Amazon review counts for this bike

[BrokenVisage]

I'm on Amazon a lot for all sorts of crap but it's the first time I've seen this, though I'm sure it probably happened before.

http://www.amazon.com/Mongoose-Placi...ws/B0007ZF5KI/

5 5-star reviews
4 4-star reviews
3 3-star reviews
2 2-star reviews
1 1-star reviews

Now the question is to buy or not to buy.. is this a sign??

 

[BrokenVisage]

Nobody? Not even some random post by a bike enthusiast telling me how lame this one is and how I should buy X, Y, or Z instead? Com'n ATOT!

 

[Farang]

1) Why the fuck would you want that bike
2) Why would you buy a bike off of Amazon
3) Why would you post about buying a bike off of Amazon
4) Why would you post about the review counts of a bike off of Amazon
5) I want my minute back

 

[BrokenVisage]

1) Why the fuck would you want that bike
2) Why would you buy a bike off of Amazon
3) Why would you post about buying a bike off of Amazon
4) Why would you post about the review counts of a bike off of Amazon
5) I want my minute back

Let me answer each of your questions with an equally annoying and valueless question of my own.
1) What's wrong with this bike?
2) What's wrong with buying bikes on Amazon?
3) What's wrong with posting about buying things and wanting opinions from others?
4) What's wrong with posting about random number coincidences?
5) Not a question but you can kiss my ass in lue of not getting your minute back.

Next?

 

[HomerSapien]

What kind of rider are you? Are you looking for a run around town or to class bike? If so, this would probably be fine.

Personally, I would never buy a bike without riding it first, but I like to ride trails and like ones a little more durable than mongoose.

 

[JulesMaximus]

Support your local Bike Shop! Don't buy department store bikes!

 

[Blackjack200]

Don't buy the bike.

First, make sure all your uncollatoralized debts are paid (i.e. house loan and car loan are ok)

Then save a buffer of cash equal to 6 months living expenses.

Then work with a financial advisor to make sure you are on track for a well funded and comfortable retirement.

Then buy a house. (If you don't already have one)

Only once you've reached this level of financial security can you begin to think about buy a bicycle.

 

[SpatiallyAware]

Don't buy the bike.

First, make sure all your uncollatoralized debts are paid (i.e. house loan and car loan are ok)

Then save a buffer of cash equal to 6 months living expenses.

Then work with a financial advisor to make sure you are on track for a well funded and comfortable retirement.

Then buy a house. (If you don't already have one)

Only once you've reached this level of financial security can you begin to think about buy a bicycle.

You've summed up ATOT.

 

[BrokenVisage]

What kind of rider are you? Are you looking for a run around town or to class bike? If so, this would probably be fine.

Personally, I would never buy a bike without riding it first, but I like to ride trails and like ones a little more durable than mongoose.

I had a Mongoose freestyle bike from my youth that I loved but outgrew. Now I'm looking for more of a comfort bike, big reason being I rented a summer house in Wildwood and would like to stroll the boards and ride around to other places in the city where parking can be a problem.

I'm not stupid though, well I am but I know enough to take whatever bike I get to a shop to have them assemble it or at least have them give me the OK to any kind of pre-assembled model. I'm just not a fan of shopping at bike places, I like to take a macro view of things and do my research online, compare models, get the best value for my buck that way.

You think this would be fine just riding around town? Tricks and mountains are not my thing anymore, just want something that looks and rides good.

 

[MiniDoom]

it has 26" wheels, looks like something my dad would ride (he's almost 70) and will probably break after the first week. but, hey at least no one would want to steal it.

 

[Meghan54]

So, what size is the bike?

26" wheels tells you nothing.